A virtual phone number is a real, dial-able number that isn't tied to a SIM card or a physical phone. It lives in software. Calls and texts to it arrive in your browser instead of on a handset, and you can show it as your caller ID when you dial out.
In Calloza you can rent one in a couple of minutes. Pick a US or Canadian number for $1.99 a month from your wallet balance, and it works as both a receiving line and a caller ID — no second SIM, no second phone, no contract.
Quick version
- Search available US or Canada numbers by area code and pick one.
- It costs $1.99 a month, billed from your prepaid balance — no separate subscription to manage.
- It receives calls and SMS straight to your browser.
- It shows as your caller ID on outbound calls.
- Cancel anytime — it keeps working until the end of the paid month.
What is a virtual phone number, really?
Phone numbers aren't bought outright — they're leased from carriers. When you rent a virtual number, Calloza reserves a real number from the phone network and points it at your account. For as long as you pay the monthly fee, that number is yours: it's reachable from any phone in the world, and you control where it rings.
Because it lives in software, there's nothing to install and no SIM to swap. You answer calls and read texts in the same browser tab you use to dial out. Stop paying and the number simply goes back to the pool — no penalty, no leftover hardware.
Why rent a virtual phone number?
1. People recognize a local number — so they answer
Calls from unfamiliar or foreign numbers get ignored, screened, or flagged as spam. A local US or Canadian number lands as a normal domestic call. If you live abroad but still deal with clients, family, banks, or doctors back home, a local number is the difference between someone picking up and the call ringing out.
2. A second number that isn't your personal one
Marketplace listings, dating apps, side projects, freelance work, signups that demand a phone number — you don't want all of that pointing at your personal SIM. A virtual number gives you a clean line to hand out. If it ever attracts spam, you cancel it and rent a new one. Your real number stays private.
3. A presence in a country where you don't have a SIM
Want a US number while you're living overseas, or a Canadian one to look local to customers there? Rent it. You get a number in that country without flying in, buying a SIM, or proving residency. It works the same whether you're sitting in that country or on the other side of the planet.
4. Receive calls and texts without a phone plan
Traveling without a working SIM, between carriers, or on a device with no cellular at all? A virtual number is a real inbound line. People call or text it normally, and it reaches you in your browser over Wi-Fi or data — no roaming charges, no SIM required.
How do you rent a number in Calloza?
- Sign in and open your Account page.
- In Get Your Own Number, choose United States or Canada and, optionally, type an area code to get numbers from a specific city.
- Click Search. Available numbers appear with their monthly price.
- Hit Buy. The first month is charged from your wallet balance and the number is yours instantly.
- Make calls — recipients see your new number. Calls and SMS sent to it arrive in your browser.
The number renews automatically on the same calendar day each month, paid from your balance. So keep a little credit topped up — the same balance also covers your per-minute call and per-message SMS charges, so there's only one thing to fund.
How much does it cost?
A US or Canada number is $1.99 per month. That flat fee just keeps the number rented to you, and the exact price is always shown next to each number before you buy.
Calls and texts are billed separately from the same wallet, so you only pay for what you actually use on top of the monthly rental. Calls to the US and Canada start at $0.02 per minute, with no bundle, no minimum, and no contract.
Can you cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel a number any time from your Account page. It doesn't cut off immediately — it stays active and usable until the end of the month you've already paid for, and you can reactivate before then if you change your mind. After that date the number is released and the billing stops. There's no cancellation fee.
Rented number vs. verified caller ID: which do you need?
If you already have a phone number you want to show as caller ID — your old mobile, a landline, a number from a country you used to live in — you don't need to rent anything. You can verify a number you already own for free and display it on outbound calls.
| Rented virtual number | Verified caller ID | |
|---|---|---|
| Shows as your caller ID | Yes | Yes |
| Receives calls & SMS | Yes | No |
| Cost | $1.99/month + usage | Free to verify |
| Gives you a new number | Yes | No — uses a number you own |
| Best when | You need a separate, new line | You already have the number you want to show |
In short: rent a number when you need a new, separate line that can also receive; verify one when you already have the number you want to use as caller ID.
Key takeaways
- A virtual number is a real, SIM-free line that rings in your browser and shows as your caller ID.
- Calloza rents local US and Canada numbers; filter by area code for a specific city.
- A US or Canada number is $1.99/month from your prepaid balance; calls and SMS are billed on top — US and Canada calls start at $0.02/min.
- It receives calls and texts — unlike a verified caller ID, which can only be displayed.
- Cancel anytime with no fee; the number works until the end of the paid month.
Frequently asked questions
What is a virtual phone number?
A virtual phone number is a real, dial-able phone number that isn’t tied to a SIM card or a physical phone. It lives in software: calls and texts to it arrive in your browser, and you can show it as your caller ID on outbound calls.
How much does it cost to rent a virtual number?
A US or Canada number is $1.99 per month, billed from your prepaid wallet balance. Calls and texts are billed separately from the same wallet — calls to the US and Canada start at $0.02 per minute. There is no bundle, no minimum, and no contract.
Can a virtual number receive calls and text messages?
Yes. A rented virtual number is a full inbound line. People call or text it normally and it reaches you in your browser over Wi-Fi or data — no SIM and no roaming charges. It also shows as your caller ID when you dial out.
Which countries can I rent a virtual number in?
In Calloza you can currently rent local United States and Canada numbers. You can filter by area code to get a number from a specific city.
Can I cancel a virtual number anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your Account page at any time with no cancellation fee. The number stays active until the end of the month you have already paid for, and you can reactivate before then. After that date it is released and billing stops.
Do I need a SIM card or a second phone to use a virtual number?
No. A virtual number needs no SIM and no extra hardware. You answer calls and read texts in the same browser tab you use to dial out, on any device with an internet connection.
Get a number
Already on Calloza? Open your Account page, find Get Your Own Number, search, and buy. Takes about two minutes.
New here? Try a free call online first — 1 minute free, no card charged — then rent a number once you're set up.